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." >> catastrophe in japan. one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded is followed by a devastating tsunami. the quaker, a record-breaking 8.9 magnitude caused widespread damage. the shaking lasted up to four minutes. after the earthquake, a 10-meter and tsunami smashed into japan's pacific coast. now that threatens a vast suewathe of the pacific basin. welcome to "gmt." a special program dominated by the impact of the massive earthquake that hit japan just over six hours ago. the damage is extensive. first reports suggests more than 40 people have died. the prime minister has taken charge of the disaster response. >> over a wide area, damage has been afflicted -- inflicted. i offer my deepest sympathy for the people who have suffered the disaster. >> as extraordinary images continue to come in from japan, we will bring you the latest news from their and across the pacific region. it is midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington and 9:00 p.m. in japan where a major natural disaster is still unfolding. the most
." >> catastrophe in japan. one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded is followed by a devastating tsunami. the quaker, a record-breaking 8.9 magnitude caused widespread damage. the shaking lasted up to four minutes. after the earthquake, a 10-meter and tsunami smashed into japan's pacific coast. now that threatens a vast suewathe of the pacific basin. welcome to "gmt." a special program dominated by the impact of the massive earthquake that hit japan just over six hours...
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. -- broken in japan. there was another large aftershock earthquake in the north. now it is time to assess the damage that this earthquake can inflict. >> and japan authorities have declared a nuclear emergency and evacuated people in a 10-mile radius from the fukushima number one plant, about 250 kilometers north of greater tokyo. that is a point of view backed up by this professor. >> there has been exhaust being let out, but as i said earlier, the racket -- reactor itself is not leaking. it's containment vessel or the building after containing the containment vessel may have suffered some damage and that is raising the radioactivity levels outside of their containment vessel. so people within a 10-kilometer radius will be evacuated. >> do you have any advice to them? >> well, the levels being monitored right now will not have adverse effect on the human body. therefore i ask people to remain calm as they evacuate. >> professor sakamoto on nhk there. rogue and buerk has experienced this earthquake as wel
. -- broken in japan. there was another large aftershock earthquake in the north. now it is time to assess the damage that this earthquake can inflict. >> and japan authorities have declared a nuclear emergency and evacuated people in a 10-mile radius from the fukushima number one plant, about 250 kilometers north of greater tokyo. that is a point of view backed up by this professor. >> there has been exhaust being let out, but as i said earlier, the racket -- reactor itself is not...
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remind yourself that this is japan. when nature unleashes all of its power, even the mightiest nations are brought low. so, is japan to the earthquakes, that under its ever ready emergency plans, this primary school was always earmarked as a refuge. the exercise drills paid off. in times of crisis, the teacher double as aid workers. >> we are trying to feed 2000 people, maybe more. we will keep going as long as our supply lasts. >> this woman and her children have no power or water at home. she doesn't know how long she will be here. >> i am very worried for the children, she says. i want to get them home as quickly as possible. around the city, food is running out. at the supermarket, an employee tells customers shelves are almost empty. we are a few miles away from the worst of the damage and these people are affected all the same. they are having to queue up for everyday items that just a few days ago they took for granted. this woman tells me she has looked around the area, but this is the only shop that's got anyth
remind yourself that this is japan. when nature unleashes all of its power, even the mightiest nations are brought low. so, is japan to the earthquakes, that under its ever ready emergency plans, this primary school was always earmarked as a refuge. the exercise drills paid off. in times of crisis, the teacher double as aid workers. >> we are trying to feed 2000 people, maybe more. we will keep going as long as our supply lasts. >> this woman and her children have no power or water...
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what happens in japan just cannot stay in japan. as the impact of our world. if you look at the nikkei as an example, barry is. monday it closed lower, 6%. today there is the figure, down 10.6. at one stage it fell 14% until officials intervened and put some controls on the market. it steadied it a little bit but taking a hammer repaired $643 billion have been wiped off the value of the biggest corporate names -- the likes of toyota, the car industry certainly in japan taking a hammering. 12 of the toyota plants remain closed until least tomorrow. they will probably lose about 14,000 of of their annual output. nissan and honda of losing about 15,000 to 20,000 vehicles off of the output. >> is it short term or something that will come back? obviously the infrastructure -- you conceive of that is a real problem. >> many will say we are talking short to medium term but we did not know how long this will go. they have the power problems at the moment. our problems for production, a huge problem. the same as water going into factories. we just don't know how long.
what happens in japan just cannot stay in japan. as the impact of our world. if you look at the nikkei as an example, barry is. monday it closed lower, 6%. today there is the figure, down 10.6. at one stage it fell 14% until officials intervened and put some controls on the market. it steadied it a little bit but taking a hammer repaired $643 billion have been wiped off the value of the biggest corporate names -- the likes of toyota, the car industry certainly in japan taking a hammering. 12 of...
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." >> worke t-o reenter fukushima nuclear plant in japan as the battle to control it. increasing temperatures and snow hit the worst affected f -- areas. half of a million refugees are living in television shot -- living in shelters. in a rare television address, the japanese emperor addresses the public. also in this program, renewed unrest in bahrain as security forces clear anti-government demonstrators. pakistan has indicted a cia contractor on two counts of murder. workers at the japanese fukushima nuclear plant have returned to the site after earlier having to abandon it. steam was seen coming from the site as they attempted to cool the facility. japanese media reports said that fears for radiation levels above the plant. >> hello and welcome to tokyo. five days after that devastating earthquake and tsunami, the crisis continues. today there are reports of another fire in a helicopter that was called in to drop help -- to drop water had to turn back because of fears of radiation levels. despite that, government authorities are saying that radiation levels at the
." >> worke t-o reenter fukushima nuclear plant in japan as the battle to control it. increasing temperatures and snow hit the worst affected f -- areas. half of a million refugees are living in television shot -- living in shelters. in a rare television address, the japanese emperor addresses the public. also in this program, renewed unrest in bahrain as security forces clear anti-government demonstrators. pakistan has indicted a cia contractor on two counts of murder. workers at...
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japan fears as many as 15,000 may have died. welcome to "bbc world news." forces come to's benghazi. he delivers a radio message. >> we are coming on this happy day. tomorrow, benghazi will change and there will again be a fun, dance, and cries of joy. >> has japanese nuclear engineers battle to prevent a disaster, there is no let up. half a million people made homeless by friday's earthquake and tsunami. more supplies are reaching survivors. many still lack basic necessities. dozens of the evacuation centers have been set up. thousands were forced to flee from the nuclear exclusion zone. >> they come seeking refuge. fleeing tradition of's nuclear plant -- fukushima's nuclear plant andprecious to them. there is a chance for radiation. more than 1000 have arrived here already. there are reunions. exhaustion and relief. this family was just 5 miles from the damaged reactor. as they made it here, the fuel in their car was running out. on the map, the red zone is the highest in danger. my son's house is there. >> all i can do is pray to god and say, please let
japan fears as many as 15,000 may have died. welcome to "bbc world news." forces come to's benghazi. he delivers a radio message. >> we are coming on this happy day. tomorrow, benghazi will change and there will again be a fun, dance, and cries of joy. >> has japanese nuclear engineers battle to prevent a disaster, there is no let up. half a million people made homeless by friday's earthquake and tsunami. more supplies are reaching survivors. many still lack basic...
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the whole of japan came to a halt today. they remember the thousands killed and thousands more still missing. >> i jumped into the covered -- in to that covered and stayed there. >> there were of teaching near sunday when the earthquake hit. the three friends are now leading, evacuated by the british embassy tonight on a flight to hong kong. alex's town to the direct hit. he does not want to read. >> you feel like you are abandoning the people have known for more than two years. you learn to care about the people. you get so attached to them. you feel like you are abandoning them by getting out. >> alex is not the only one reluctant to leave japan. of the 7000 britons who live in tokyo, here than 100 turned out tonight for the first evacuation flight organized by the british embassy. 150 miles north of the fukushima plant, these are the new heroes of the hour. >> we expect a lot of difficulties with the mission. it is a really dangerous assignment. the reputation of japan and the lives of many people rest on your actions. >>
the whole of japan came to a halt today. they remember the thousands killed and thousands more still missing. >> i jumped into the covered -- in to that covered and stayed there. >> there were of teaching near sunday when the earthquake hit. the three friends are now leading, evacuated by the british embassy tonight on a flight to hong kong. alex's town to the direct hit. he does not want to read. >> you feel like you are abandoning the people have known for more than two...
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much more from japan, of course. plus, gatherings in benghazi calling for an end to infighting and political unity. first though, the government in egypt has dissolved its secret police who were blamed for decades of human rights abuses. abolishing the force known as the state security investigation service was one of the major demands of the protest movement that forced president hosni mubarak to give up power last month, along with most of his key advisers. our correspondent is in cairo. what they work attack 10 days ago by protesters -- >> they were attacked 10 days ago by protesters about where they were destroying documents. people manage to get inside and retrieved thousands of documents that are being put up on websites and social network sites. people have discovered how intensely they were surveyed. there are documents referring to torture and methods of concealing it as well. getting rid of that state security intelligence service was seen as a vital step forward. it has not gotten rid of it all together. a
much more from japan, of course. plus, gatherings in benghazi calling for an end to infighting and political unity. first though, the government in egypt has dissolved its secret police who were blamed for decades of human rights abuses. abolishing the force known as the state security investigation service was one of the major demands of the protest movement that forced president hosni mubarak to give up power last month, along with most of his key advisers. our correspondent is in cairo. what...
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i want to bring you back to the situation in japan. we've heard of a further aftershocks, 6.1, in the east of the country. it is bound to have ramifications. of course, aid is getting through to communities on that coast. a lot of people are still stuck in evacuation centers. our correspondent reports on the iwate prefecture. >> the village of ofunato is like so many others along the coast of japan. homes are splintered and lives are destroyed. >> he was lucky at the most. his house stood, but the waves smashed right through, even upstairs. it will probably have to be knocked down. >> it has been nearly two weeks since the tsunami, but i still have no idea what to do. >> when the tsunami hit, it cut through this community. this house with the red roof was on the other side of its neighbor. the government of japan has marshaled its military and a massive aid operation. the people here are also trying to help themselves. every mealtime, the survivors had to the top of the hill. much of the village is now living here. they have set up a c
i want to bring you back to the situation in japan. we've heard of a further aftershocks, 6.1, in the east of the country. it is bound to have ramifications. of course, aid is getting through to communities on that coast. a lot of people are still stuck in evacuation centers. our correspondent reports on the iwate prefecture. >> the village of ofunato is like so many others along the coast of japan. homes are splintered and lives are destroyed. >> he was lucky at the most. his house...
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as you can see, more evidence of the extraordinary scene at that hit japan. -- seen that hit japan. six days now. the rush of water coming into that small port town of miyaku city. one cameraman there. whole house is being shifted and torrent. to the torran quite remarkable scenes coming for the first time from that port town. friday afternoon, following the magnitude 9 earthquake that struck japan. it just illustrates -- i am sure more pictures will continue to come in and forthcoming days of different aspects of this disaster. but another town absolutely decimated from that torrent. a terrible scenes from the northeast coast. a more terrible scenes on top of the absolutely devastating pictures we have seen in recent days. we will bring you more, of course, more coverage of the situation in japan throughout the forthcoming hour. let's go to libya, because colonel gaddafi is a warning of decisive battles ahead as his forces tried to regain control of rebel-held cities. meanwhile, the u.n. security council is divided over a draft resolution to put a no-fly zone in place. here is our
as you can see, more evidence of the extraordinary scene at that hit japan. -- seen that hit japan. six days now. the rush of water coming into that small port town of miyaku city. one cameraman there. whole house is being shifted and torrent. to the torran quite remarkable scenes coming for the first time from that port town. friday afternoon, following the magnitude 9 earthquake that struck japan. it just illustrates -- i am sure more pictures will continue to come in and forthcoming days of...
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the bank of japan is pouring emergency cash into the market. the chinese premier says that political reform is the only way to secure the country's economic achievements. officials in japan are worried that a third reactor is suffering cooling problems, raising fears of another explosion. so far two reactors have suffered hydrogen blast. fuel rods are partly exposed in the third reactor. the government says the risk of an uncontrolled beak is low. more bodies have been found along the coast district. >> it was the second explosion in three days. this time in unit no. 3, which authorities had frantically been trying to cool. eleven workers were injured. a similar explosion occurred at unit no. 1 on saturday. the company has lost the ability to cool unit no. 2. authorities are still reassuring the public. >> there is a possibility that a massive amount of radiation has been beat. similar to the time when the tide richard -- hydrogen explosion happened in the no. 1 reactor. >> 160 people may have been exposed to radiation and thousands have been e
the bank of japan is pouring emergency cash into the market. the chinese premier says that political reform is the only way to secure the country's economic achievements. officials in japan are worried that a third reactor is suffering cooling problems, raising fears of another explosion. so far two reactors have suffered hydrogen blast. fuel rods are partly exposed in the third reactor. the government says the risk of an uncontrolled beak is low. more bodies have been found along the coast...
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but the focus really is on production coming out of japan. it once again -- and you and i talked about this -- the likes of toyota, the remaining 12 of its assembly plants, remaining idle. they were going to resume production today but will not be open until sunday. honda is also idle until sunday. sony also -- the big problem, not only a lecture city but sourcing components. plastics, rubber, and electrical. >> on a broader field, the price of oil that has been stubbornly high has been eating into it. >> everyone is watching the oil prices, what is going on in the middle east. i have those boards as well. slightly down today. but looking at brent crude, it has risen 20% this year alone. the question is can global growth sustained these higher oil prices. you have to remember, not only does it hit the consumer in terms of higher prices at the pump, but it hits big manufacturers. that means there and cost, they will have to be passed on. that means we will see as a consumer higher costs for buying goods and we starting to see it on the back of
but the focus really is on production coming out of japan. it once again -- and you and i talked about this -- the likes of toyota, the remaining 12 of its assembly plants, remaining idle. they were going to resume production today but will not be open until sunday. honda is also idle until sunday. sony also -- the big problem, not only a lecture city but sourcing components. plastics, rubber, and electrical. >> on a broader field, the price of oil that has been stubbornly high has been...
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still to come on the program -- more worries in japan around the fukushima nuclear plant. one of the reactors could be damaged. the countries involved and the military coalition over libya have been financing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign -- finessing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign to nato. matthew price reports. >> slowly, but surely, it is being transferred to nato. command remains in the hands of the u.s., for now. but perhaps not for long. the uk and france have led this operation along with the west, but the americans are keen to hand over control as soon as possible. today, britain said they are making progress. >> netted has taken control of the new flight -- nato as taking control of the no-fly zone. they're also planning the command of the wider operation to protect the civilian population. >> after weeks of debate, there seems to be a unity of purpose. that is the impression you get just up the road at nato headquarters where diplomats are expecting, despite the details that need to be hammered out, that in the com
still to come on the program -- more worries in japan around the fukushima nuclear plant. one of the reactors could be damaged. the countries involved and the military coalition over libya have been financing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign -- finessing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign to nato. matthew price reports. >> slowly, but surely, it is being transferred to nato. command remains in the hands of the u.s., for now. but perhaps not for...
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up to 12% of their components come from japan. the crunch is likely to happen sometime in may when some plants could even face a temporary shutdown. >> obviously nobody wants to see any of these plants stopped, and we know that our priority is going to be to keep the manufacturing operations running, so we will look at every alternative to make sure that production is maintained as soon as we possibly can. >> but even getting the parts out of japan isn't straightforward. this was the scene at sendai a fortnight ago. logistics are now easing, but one estimate says the earthquake has already cost japan a third of a million cars in lost production. brian milligan, bbc news. >> as you've been hearing, tokyo electric power, tepco, certainly continuing to struggling to control the if you can fukushima nuclear power complex. the, and he tsunami knocked out a significant amount of its generating capacity. it's in talk to provide $25 billion worth of emergency loans to help with the rebuilding phase. shares have been pummeling this company
up to 12% of their components come from japan. the crunch is likely to happen sometime in may when some plants could even face a temporary shutdown. >> obviously nobody wants to see any of these plants stopped, and we know that our priority is going to be to keep the manufacturing operations running, so we will look at every alternative to make sure that production is maintained as soon as we possibly can. >> but even getting the parts out of japan isn't straightforward. this was...
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a devastating tsunami in japan, lloyd's says they do have the ability to cope, but the cost of those disasters is still being counted. >> let's talk about the flying kangaroo. pontus airways has warned that their profits will be affected by the natural disaster in japan with a downsizing capacity. but the earthquake in japan is certainly not their only problem. >> but just the earthquake, but other natural disasters close to their home turf. the australian floods in queensland, the christ church floods, all of this impacting the outlook for them, losing about $140 million. >> as you have been hearing, the president of tokyo electric power has been admitted to the hospital. found suffering from high blood pressure in the extreme dizziness. he has been under some immense pressure but shares are up another 18%. they have lost another 80% of their value more than $30 billion since the crisis began, facing a debt of $92 billion. many knelt think that the biggest asian utility bill have to be taken over by the government. two major oil and gas companies are thinking of shelving programs af
a devastating tsunami in japan, lloyd's says they do have the ability to cope, but the cost of those disasters is still being counted. >> let's talk about the flying kangaroo. pontus airways has warned that their profits will be affected by the natural disaster in japan with a downsizing capacity. but the earthquake in japan is certainly not their only problem. >> but just the earthquake, but other natural disasters close to their home turf. the australian floods in queensland, the...
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much more on all the news at the website, both the events in japan and in libya. libya has closed its airspace anticipating the un's no-fly zone. david cameron has told the house of commons that preparations are , along with typhoons, to support the un resolution. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. wh cdoan we for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by k w
much more on all the news at the website, both the events in japan and in libya. libya has closed its airspace anticipating the un's no-fly zone. david cameron has told the house of commons that preparations are , along with typhoons, to support the un resolution. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online....
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. >> many people live and work in tokyo come from other parts of japan. families are leaving tokyo for other parts of japan because of the fear of radiation. leaving is not an option for many. there are not enough places to go. if there is a major leak of radiation there does not seem to be a plan either. the family has not been told about it. they are watching developments further north with consternation. they have a baby and don't trust what the government is telling them. >> the government says we are safe but i don't think so. i don't trust them. >> one that? >> because [unintelligible] >> what is this? this is new? >> instead they are making their own plans. a car standing by to head south at a moment's notice. >> as they struggle goes on to prevent a major nuclear disaster many foreign governments are advising nationals to leave tokyo. the u.s. is not allowing any of its military within 80 kilometers of the plant. the japanese government has only told people within 20 kilometers to leave. we have obtained footage from a local tv crew wants to tell
. >> many people live and work in tokyo come from other parts of japan. families are leaving tokyo for other parts of japan because of the fear of radiation. leaving is not an option for many. there are not enough places to go. if there is a major leak of radiation there does not seem to be a plan either. the family has not been told about it. they are watching developments further north with consternation. they have a baby and don't trust what the government is telling them. >> the...
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the japan's nuclear crisis shows no signs of abating. white smoke seen rising from of the number two reactor at fukushima. we are going to go live to libya, back to dan brown in a moment, where there have been a set at night of hitting of compounds. >> hello, and welcome to bbc news from eastern libya. while correlation war planes have carried out a second night of air strikes against targets throughout libya, including colonel gaddafi's air defenses radar installations. also, tomahawk missiles being fired. one of them, as colonel gaddafi's compound in tripoli, where an administration building was destroyed. several hundred volunteers, civilians, had actually gone to that area to be human shields to try to prevent bombing of that compound. meanwhile, four british raf tornado's flew at a long journey of a witch and the u.k. and decided to abort a because intelligence told them civilians were in the target area. we also know that's a british submarine is in the mediterranean and has been firing tomahawk cruise missiles as part of the milit
the japan's nuclear crisis shows no signs of abating. white smoke seen rising from of the number two reactor at fukushima. we are going to go live to libya, back to dan brown in a moment, where there have been a set at night of hitting of compounds. >> hello, and welcome to bbc news from eastern libya. while correlation war planes have carried out a second night of air strikes against targets throughout libya, including colonel gaddafi's air defenses radar installations. also, tomahawk...
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the struggle to cool down japan's stricken nuclear plant goes on. engineers are working to attach the power cables. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, seven years in jail, the former israeli president is imprisoned for rape. as britain readies for a royal wedding, we take a look at the dutch way of doing things. hello. despite the international air, a operations group loyal to gaddafi are still on the ground. tripoli has been under sustained attack. an american fighter jet crashed with a mechanical fault in eastern libya. both pilots escaped but libyan officials insist the air strikes have killed dozens of civilians, something that it has been impossible for the bbc to verify. a report now from tripoli. >> last night, we heard the explosion that did this, the sudden metallic thud of the impact and the thunderous rumble of the blast. it is a repair workshop at a naval base on the tripoli shore. 19 hours after the blast, it was still smoking, the acrid stench of it catching in your throat. >> you can see from the signs of this crater how po
the struggle to cool down japan's stricken nuclear plant goes on. engineers are working to attach the power cables. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, seven years in jail, the former israeli president is imprisoned for rape. as britain readies for a royal wedding, we take a look at the dutch way of doing things. hello. despite the international air, a operations group loyal to gaddafi are still on the ground. tripoli has been under sustained attack. an american fighter jet crashed...
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. >> well, let's talk more about japan. particular, shares of tokyo's electric power company tepco, there were plenty of sellers but no buyers, even at a the 20% discount. investors were scared off that the country might have to be nationalized to help it cope with the cast at the fukushima power plant. the minister also said the government is thinking about imposing state management, adding to those concerns and this is a company that's lost $30 billion in market values. the cost of ensuring its debt as risen 10fold and the debt standing at $92 billion. martin short of if you jits as you research told me why the government of japan would favor nationalization. >> well, bankruptcy is still not common in japan. the banking sector, for example, had been nationalized and tepco is at least as important for the domestic economy. plus, the reorganization overall would be much easier after nationalization and the banks will require strong guarantees right now. >> they sure will. >> this is what we saw in asia. global stocks reboun
. >> well, let's talk more about japan. particular, shares of tokyo's electric power company tepco, there were plenty of sellers but no buyers, even at a the 20% discount. investors were scared off that the country might have to be nationalized to help it cope with the cast at the fukushima power plant. the minister also said the government is thinking about imposing state management, adding to those concerns and this is a company that's lost $30 billion in market values. the cost of...
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more than a quarter of the people in japan are still homeless, many living in shelters. our correspondent reports on the efforts to provide them with food, warmth, and shelter. >> it is better, jill, and bleak. smashed by the tsunami, buried by the snow. he lost half his staff. the leader let's the fisherman just wait. chopping up the timbers of their former homes to ward off the gold. and ken sosaki is the only official left in this neighborhood, caring for 1000 people. this is where he is living. >> at night, it is very cold. >> that is where you have to sleep? and warmth? do you have any warmth in here? >> [inaudible] >> and there are others, too. the kobayashi family are sheltering inside their van. mom, dad, and two boys. it is cold, he says. "i am worried about our future." when the waves swept through this town of 16,000, the sea wall was simply tossed aside. the tsunami did this to a stretch of coastline that is 600 kilometers long. that is the link of england. wiping out communications and infrastructures. now the weather has closed in, too. the challenge is to
more than a quarter of the people in japan are still homeless, many living in shelters. our correspondent reports on the efforts to provide them with food, warmth, and shelter. >> it is better, jill, and bleak. smashed by the tsunami, buried by the snow. he lost half his staff. the leader let's the fisherman just wait. chopping up the timbers of their former homes to ward off the gold. and ken sosaki is the only official left in this neighborhood, caring for 1000 people. this is where he...
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united nations in new york. >> radioactivity in the sea near the damaged fukushima nuclear plant in japan has reached a new peak. it raises concerns that material is leaking continuously. u.n. monitors are urging authorities to expand the evacuation zone around the area after radiation exceeded safety limits in a village 40e kilometers away. two people have been injured in switzerland after a bomb exploded at the ors of an organization representing the country's nuclear industry. the blast happened at the headquarters of swiss nuclear in the city of olten. it's not clear who was behind the attack. at least 15 people have been killed in severe flooding and land slides across southern thailand. high seas have prevented ferries from operating and flights have been grounded, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. now, a vehicle which aims to reduce the cost of going into space and ultimately make long haul travel much, much quicker is being tested in california. it's hoped that virgin's spaceship will begin flights in a couple of years. our correspondent, richard scott, is the first journali
united nations in new york. >> radioactivity in the sea near the damaged fukushima nuclear plant in japan has reached a new peak. it raises concerns that material is leaking continuously. u.n. monitors are urging authorities to expand the evacuation zone around the area after radiation exceeded safety limits in a village 40e kilometers away. two people have been injured in switzerland after a bomb exploded at the ors of an organization representing the country's nuclear industry. the...
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. >> we've seen china have spats with japan. what does china sea as the potential military threats to its -- china see as potential military threats to its security? >> you are right in pointing out that we've seen china become -- there was this out with japan late last year. that was over a disputed chain of islands. we will also see china renewing its claims to waters in the south china seas, as well as territory. we've also seen china becoming more assertive, according to india, in regard to the two- country bordered dispute. the fear is in the region that china is becoming more assertive. the country could be increasingly emboldened by its military might. china is insisting that this is for peaceful means and they say their priority going into the future is the economy and domestic stability within china itself. >> thank you very much. from beijing to the business news. >> u.s. jobs are very important numbers. the latest jobs report will show will show -- jobs report will show if growth in the world's largest economy is tran
. >> we've seen china have spats with japan. what does china sea as the potential military threats to its -- china see as potential military threats to its security? >> you are right in pointing out that we've seen china become -- there was this out with japan late last year. that was over a disputed chain of islands. we will also see china renewing its claims to waters in the south china seas, as well as territory. we've also seen china becoming more assertive, according to india,...
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., japan, taiwan, korea, china, new zealand -- they typically work in their own national units. where possible we have tried but teams and in areas where they can focus on places we know some of their countrymen are liable to be located. they work on a shift roster. they do 30 minutes on, 30 minutes all. they rotate. they're the most amazing, dedicated people. they have reduced risk to a minimum. risk that would be beyond anything we would normally accept in our lives. and they have focused on one thing -- with great optimism and a degree of hope he reads from the beginning -- and they still have that now. they still think light of the book may be somewhere." and that is the way they work. >> the latest headlines for you this hour. the libyan air force claims they are launching a new attack and in eastern libya. gaddafi is being investigated for possible crimes against humanity. president obama is sending aircraft to aid refugees fleeing libya peary had hundreds more -- fleeing libya. hundreds more have fled suit and an italian island. 600 have arrived. yet from our europe corre
., japan, taiwan, korea, china, new zealand -- they typically work in their own national units. where possible we have tried but teams and in areas where they can focus on places we know some of their countrymen are liable to be located. they work on a shift roster. they do 30 minutes on, 30 minutes all. they rotate. they're the most amazing, dedicated people. they have reduced risk to a minimum. risk that would be beyond anything we would normally accept in our lives. and they have focused on...
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levels of radioactive substances have been found in seawater near the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant in japan. the radiation is 127 times higher than the government standard. a thousand people have died in the quick and tsunami. our correspondent sent this report. -- at 1000 people have died in the quake and tsunami. >> when the sea has taken all they know, how do you comprehend it? every landmark obliterated. even finding where his home stood is not easy to this 12- year-old. this is the first time he has been back. but for the third house on history, there is just avoid. >> my desk was up there. my dad was over here. this is where my bookshelf was. >> this is his 10-year-old sister and all that she found -- her schoolbag. she was used you trips to the beach with her father. >> i would go with that. it was fun. when the tsunami came, it was scary. >> her father is missing. he was a rescue worker directing people to safety while his wife and children fled. 500 bodies have been found here so far. but not his. when the tsunami struck at 2:45 that friday, most of the adults work here, in the mid
levels of radioactive substances have been found in seawater near the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant in japan. the radiation is 127 times higher than the government standard. a thousand people have died in the quick and tsunami. our correspondent sent this report. -- at 1000 people have died in the quake and tsunami. >> when the sea has taken all they know, how do you comprehend it? every landmark obliterated. even finding where his home stood is not easy to this 12- year-old. this is...
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also, japan's economy contract in sharper than expected. but let's not kid ourselves. market watchers are telling us the big focus on the market at the moment are the oil prices. u.s. light crude at $104 a barrel and brent crude traded in london at around $115. >> oil price is always in focus. thanks very much. undergoing's army is its biggest test yet. in just a moment president hamid karzai is due to announce the first phase of a security transition from foreign forces to afghan troops. the first that toward a final transition in the year 2014. but many challenges remain. many of the recruits are illiterate. a drug addiction is a problem and recruits have just eight weeks of training before they have to face the taliban. these next week's are a vital time for both the army and the hope of a smooth transition. joined from washington by seth jones by the rand corp. who has written extensively on the conflict. advise the general of special operations forces and afghanistan. thank you for joining me. in the last few minutes we have news from a senior government official
also, japan's economy contract in sharper than expected. but let's not kid ourselves. market watchers are telling us the big focus on the market at the moment are the oil prices. u.s. light crude at $104 a barrel and brent crude traded in london at around $115. >> oil price is always in focus. thanks very much. undergoing's army is its biggest test yet. in just a moment president hamid karzai is due to announce the first phase of a security transition from foreign forces to afghan troops....
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>> still facing very real dangers there in japan. in other news from around the world tonight, it ranges from a globetrotting former president to a frightening discovery in northern ireland. police there say a bomb found your courthouse in londonderry on sunday was a substantial, viable the vice. it was contained in a beer keg and left in a stolen car. police believe it was planted by dissident republican group. british airways has voted for further strikes. the route began over cost- cutting but now centers on the decision to remove travel concessions. the former u.s. president jimmy carter is back in cuba, his first visit since 2002. he remains the only u.s. president to visit the country since its 1959 communist revolution. this trip is being described as private, but it is thought he will discuss the case of a u.s. citizen jail this month for providing illegal internet access to cuban citizens. the head of football's world governing body says he is concern that brazil may not be ready in time to host the world cup in 2014. he sai
>> still facing very real dangers there in japan. in other news from around the world tonight, it ranges from a globetrotting former president to a frightening discovery in northern ireland. police there say a bomb found your courthouse in londonderry on sunday was a substantial, viable the vice. it was contained in a beer keg and left in a stolen car. police believe it was planted by dissident republican group. british airways has voted for further strikes. the route began over cost-...
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. >> in japan it has been nearly three weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami. the race to contain the nuclear crisis is far from over. seawater radiation around the damaged plant is now more than 4000 times the legal limit. many residents cannot return to their homes in the exclusion zone. we report on how the effect of these are now coping. >> 70 miles from the fukushima plant, all people who lived nearby can do is wait. this man, his sons, and grandchildren sure bling is laid out on the floor. the left the village in such a hurry he did not have time to pick up his things. now he wears a mask all day. >> i am getting old. i do not know how much longer i will live anyway. when i thought about the children, i feltorry for them. we decided to get away. >> many people in this hall were largely untouched by the earthquake and tsunami. their homes are still standing, in some cases not damaged at all. they still do not know if they will ever be able to go back. >> radiation levels have been rising in the scene near the power station. it is now more than 4000 times t
. >> in japan it has been nearly three weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami. the race to contain the nuclear crisis is far from over. seawater radiation around the damaged plant is now more than 4000 times the legal limit. many residents cannot return to their homes in the exclusion zone. we report on how the effect of these are now coping. >> 70 miles from the fukushima plant, all people who lived nearby can do is wait. this man, his sons, and grandchildren sure bling...
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now to japan, where the woes of the fukushima nuclear plant continue unabated. today, the country's nuclear safety agency said it has discovered the highest levels of radiation to date in seawater near the vicinity. -- to the facility. they acknowledged for of the six reactors at the plant will need to be scrapped. the company's process checked into a hospital with high blood pressure and dizziness. -- the company's loss check into a hospital. >> from the strip -- from the stricken plant to the sea, radiation is leaking. they don't know how or where it's coming from, but the levels are extraordinary. the government insists that contamination will be deleted as it spreads. this man is not sure. he farms seaweed 120 miles south of the plant. he's trying to salvage his nets, wrecked by the tsunami. the problems for -- the problems further north really worry him. >> we will be in trouble if the radiation comes here. we don't just work at sea, we form rice and vegetables also. we are about to plant our rice. we don't want radiation on it. >> his home port is not -- h
now to japan, where the woes of the fukushima nuclear plant continue unabated. today, the country's nuclear safety agency said it has discovered the highest levels of radiation to date in seawater near the vicinity. -- to the facility. they acknowledged for of the six reactors at the plant will need to be scrapped. the company's process checked into a hospital with high blood pressure and dizziness. -- the company's loss check into a hospital. >> from the strip -- from the stricken plant...
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but first, an update from japan with two and a half weeks after the disaster struck. they're trying to prevent radioactive water from seeping into the sea and the u.s. and u.k. starting to detect very low levels of radioactive iodine in the air and water. in the ivory coast, trying to escape fighting. 30,000 people have reportedly taken refuge in a church compound. the u.s. department of education has find virginia tech to receive $55,000 for waiting too long to notify students that a campus massacre was taking place. 33 people were killed by a fellow student who went on a rampage in 2007. the department said a far larger fine was warranted, but the amount imposed was the amount -- the maximum amount allowed by law. the u.s. supreme court has been hearing evidence on -- in one of the largest sex discrimination cases and whether richard go ahead. -- whether it should go ahead. these women have brought a class action suit on behalf of 1 million women against wal-mart. wal-mart denies the allegations. there are reports of computers of top government officials, including
but first, an update from japan with two and a half weeks after the disaster struck. they're trying to prevent radioactive water from seeping into the sea and the u.s. and u.k. starting to detect very low levels of radioactive iodine in the air and water. in the ivory coast, trying to escape fighting. 30,000 people have reportedly taken refuge in a church compound. the u.s. department of education has find virginia tech to receive $55,000 for waiting too long to notify students that a campus...
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still ahead, counting the cost of japan's tragedy. the united nations said they will do anything to help japan after the earthquake. the organization will do all it could to organize humanitarian assistance. >> for by the images coming from japan this morning, therefore, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government. and those that lost family and friends. japan is one of the most generous and strongest human factors -- benefactors coming to assistance the world over. in the united nations stands by the people of japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time. we will be watching as the aftershocks are felt in the pacific and southeast asia. under the leadership of prime minister, and the solidarity of the international community, japanese people and government will be able to overcome this difficult time has soon as possible. >> that was the secretary general of the united nations. had to our web site. you will find extraordinary pictures. also
still ahead, counting the cost of japan's tragedy. the united nations said they will do anything to help japan after the earthquake. the organization will do all it could to organize humanitarian assistance. >> for by the images coming from japan this morning, therefore, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government. and those that lost family and friends. japan is one of the most generous and strongest human factors -- benefactors...
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bbc news, but japan. >> the emergency in japan has aroused concern about nuclear safety standards around world. switzerland has suspended plans to build new power stations until it has carried out a thorough safety review. and in germany, chancellor angela merkel says that safety standards will be reviewed. he says it is the only way for china to hold on to the achievements made during the last 30 years. he will not -- he ruled out comparisons between china and the arab world. an area loyal to laurent gbagbo -- who has been refusing to step down -- tension has risen since the african union confirmed his rival as president last week. the united states has urged haiti's former president to delight -- to delay his return home until after the runoff election later this week. a spokesman said it was up to port-au-prince to decide whether to let its former leader returned. the french company renault has apologized to three businessmen who were accused of corporate espionage. troops from arab gulf states, including hundreds from saudi arabia, moved into bahrain to help the government contain pr
bbc news, but japan. >> the emergency in japan has aroused concern about nuclear safety standards around world. switzerland has suspended plans to build new power stations until it has carried out a thorough safety review. and in germany, chancellor angela merkel says that safety standards will be reviewed. he says it is the only way for china to hold on to the achievements made during the last 30 years. he will not -- he ruled out comparisons between china and the arab world. an area...
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here in japan. welcome to the program. how much does the nuclear drama complicate the relief operation organizations like yours are involved in? >> it's hugely complicated. first is the scale. it's an additional 200,000 plus people displaced because of the nuclear situation and who continue to have to moving potentially so that's the first thing. secondly, operationally it is very, very complicated because routes keep change k.g., road closures, etc., etc. -- changing, road closures, etc., etc., a team we sent up, a 10-hour journey that should only have taken about five. >> normally when you have this sort of natural disaster, however bad it was, there is a degree of closure. i mean you know when the disaster has ended then you get the cleanup and rescue operations. you can't really say this about this, can you? >> no, not at this stage. we have to remember our main goal, to try to meet humanitarian needs of the people that have been affected. but yeah, it's very, very difficult when it's constantly
here in japan. welcome to the program. how much does the nuclear drama complicate the relief operation organizations like yours are involved in? >> it's hugely complicated. first is the scale. it's an additional 200,000 plus people displaced because of the nuclear situation and who continue to have to moving potentially so that's the first thing. secondly, operationally it is very, very complicated because routes keep change k.g., road closures, etc., etc. -- changing, road closures,...
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japan has said 20 kilometers, so it seems that the u.s. has an assessment that is fairly serious. >> any idea if they are following the french lead, recommending that they leave japan altogether? >> we have not had any word on that from the united states government. i think that would be much further for the u.s. in the sense that the u.s. has so many people in the country, currently 50,000 u.s. troops currently in japan get there is concern. the u.s. government says it is monitoring -- currently in japan. there is concern. the u.s. government says it is monitoring the situation. there is no thought that anyone residing in the u.s. is at risk. >> but with 34 u.s. experts landing on wednesday, joining seven others, all with an american equipment, the u.s. is having to answer questions about whether it even trusts japan completely. >> a slight difference from what we are hearing out of japan and from the united states. i think it is worth pointing out that at the moment, the united states is probably relying on a lot of information from the
japan has said 20 kilometers, so it seems that the u.s. has an assessment that is fairly serious. >> any idea if they are following the french lead, recommending that they leave japan altogether? >> we have not had any word on that from the united states government. i think that would be much further for the u.s. in the sense that the u.s. has so many people in the country, currently 50,000 u.s. troops currently in japan get there is concern. the u.s. government says it is...
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we have much more on japan coming up. still ahead on bbc news, muammar gaddafi vows he will never leave his homeland and that he will crush his enemy. the european union is reviewing the safety of its nuclear power stations in response to events in japan. germany said its oldest power plants will be taken out of service for several months. >> r this morning in german chancellor announced that seven of the country's 17 nuclear power stations will be shut down for at least three months. in the meantime, the remaining 10 will be tested for safety. the plants that went into operation before the end of 1980 will be sent down for the period of the moratorium. following anti-nuclear demonstrations in germany over the weekend, the opposition immediately accused her of trying to gain political advantage. local elections will shortly be underway in the german lender. after a meeting of energy experts in brussels, the e.u.'s commissioner went further than chancellor merkel and suggested that europe should consider a nuclear-free fut
we have much more on japan coming up. still ahead on bbc news, muammar gaddafi vows he will never leave his homeland and that he will crush his enemy. the european union is reviewing the safety of its nuclear power stations in response to events in japan. germany said its oldest power plants will be taken out of service for several months. >> r this morning in german chancellor announced that seven of the country's 17 nuclear power stations will be shut down for at least three months. in...
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the bank of japan said it will inject an extra $3.5 trillion into the bank's. their aim is to keep the economy stable. >> thank you very much. even before details emerged of the latest fire, a team of 34 experts was on its way to japan to assess the reactors and advise on containing radiation leaks. our correspondent has been given this analysis. >> day after day new threats emerge. multiple explosions, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things under control. here is what we think is happening. reactor one is -- there has probably been a partial melting inside. reactor two is the most worrying with a potential breach. the first possible damage to any reactors. this device handles excess pressure may have been breached. reactor three is also in trouble with an explosion and maybe a partial meltdown. high-level radiation has been measured nearby. reactor four poses a threat as well. in a tank a fire somehow started. that will also be another source of leaking radiation. this crisis has been tackled by a reduced work force. they
the bank of japan said it will inject an extra $3.5 trillion into the bank's. their aim is to keep the economy stable. >> thank you very much. even before details emerged of the latest fire, a team of 34 experts was on its way to japan to assess the reactors and advise on containing radiation leaks. our correspondent has been given this analysis. >> day after day new threats emerge. multiple explosions, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things...
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it's been called japan's worst tragedy since world war ii. >> stay with us. still ahead on this program for you, this confrontation in bahrain, protestors set up road blocks in the capital as 1,000 saudi troops entered the country. the bank of japan has channeled another $61.2 billion into the financial system to help stabilize the country's economy. the move comes a day after the bank injected 15 trillion yen into japan's economy to shore up investor sentiment. >> mass selling on the tokyo stock exchange as investors try to guess how badly japan's major companies will be hit. firms like toshiba, toyota, and nissan have had to stop production because with 11 of japan's 54 nuclear power stations out of action, they're running out of energy. >> we've stopped production as of today. we're taking the opportunity to assess how affected each operation is. frankly, it's extraordinarily complex. it's not just our factories, it's also our suppliers. obviously, some of the suppliers are within the exclusion area for the nuclear plant. >> it's insurance companies that a
it's been called japan's worst tragedy since world war ii. >> stay with us. still ahead on this program for you, this confrontation in bahrain, protestors set up road blocks in the capital as 1,000 saudi troops entered the country. the bank of japan has channeled another $61.2 billion into the financial system to help stabilize the country's economy. the move comes a day after the bank injected 15 trillion yen into japan's economy to shore up investor sentiment. >> mass selling on...
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will do everything and anything to help japan. he said that they would do all they could to mobilize humanitarian assistance. >> we are shocked by the images coming from japan this morning. on behalf of the united nations, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government and most especially those who lost a family and friends in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors coming to the assistance of those in need of the world over. in that spirit, the u.n. stands by the people of japan and we have been through everything and anything we can at this different -- in this difficult time. we will be watching closely as the aftershocks are felt across the pacific and southeast asia. i sincerely hope that under the leadership of the prime minister and the full support and solidarity of the international community, japanese people and government will be able to overcome this difficult time as soon as possible. >> for the latest n
will do everything and anything to help japan. he said that they would do all they could to mobilize humanitarian assistance. >> we are shocked by the images coming from japan this morning. on behalf of the united nations, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government and most especially those who lost a family and friends in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors coming...
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in japan, even the scramble to leave is incredibly orderly. on the street outside tokyo's immigration office, the line stretches for more than a mile. thousands and thousands of people are waiting for a piece of paper so they can leave japan. the fact that they have to do this makes some here very angry. >> the japanese government has a secret requirement that, even though you have a visa, you still have to get a reentry stand to get back into the country. otherwise, you lose a your visa. a lot of people here are people from china, the people that run most of japan's economy. for the past six days, this woman got her mother was day -- was dead, swept away by the tsunami. she just got a call from her. just a minute ago. she said that she is alive and in the refugee center. i want to go get her a ticket back to china with me, but she said do not wait for me. tokyo is too dangerous. she told me i must go on by myself without her. once again today, giant military helicopters swung low over the fukushima plant. this time, they succeeded in dropping
in japan, even the scramble to leave is incredibly orderly. on the street outside tokyo's immigration office, the line stretches for more than a mile. thousands and thousands of people are waiting for a piece of paper so they can leave japan. the fact that they have to do this makes some here very angry. >> the japanese government has a secret requirement that, even though you have a visa, you still have to get a reentry stand to get back into the country. otherwise, you lose a your visa....
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. >> as they work to restore power to japan's stricken nuclear power plant continue, radiation detected in sea water and food supplies. >> hello, there. explosions and anti-aircraft fire have been heard near colonel gaddafi's headquarters as they enforce the no-fly zone for a third night. the libyan leader is not being targeted and they insist that the campaign is aimed as protecting libyan civilians. here is our latest on the aleyed assault. >> from the ground you cannot tell what is being hit, but you hear the impact of the missile strikes and the distant rurmble of the blasts. what you see is the libyan response, anti-aircraft fire aiming at aircraft that are too high or mifles that are too fast to be vulnerable. a government spokesman warned that all this would plunge yet another arab country into bloody civil war. >> we are expect can't to see death on the ground and bombs in the streets of tripoli. it is the story of baghdad being played again in tripoli. >> last night war came to colonel gaddafi's compound. a missile strike turned a three-story building to rubble. the alleys said
. >> as they work to restore power to japan's stricken nuclear power plant continue, radiation detected in sea water and food supplies. >> hello, there. explosions and anti-aircraft fire have been heard near colonel gaddafi's headquarters as they enforce the no-fly zone for a third night. the libyan leader is not being targeted and they insist that the campaign is aimed as protecting libyan civilians. here is our latest on the aleyed assault. >> from the ground you cannot tell...
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following the earthquake that struck japan 10 days ago. naoto kan ordered the governors of fukushima to hold shipments of a range of agricultural goods after they showed higher than normal levels of radiation. the chief secretary to the japanese cabinet told a news conference that nations importing food from japan must take a logical stance when considering restrictions of products from near the damaged nuclear plant. we will go live to tokyo. chris, we understand that within the last half hour or so, the u.s. fda has said the u.s. will be holding milke produce a from areas exported from the nuclear site there. how are the japanese reacting to that news and the japanese government, perhaps concerned over their exports? >> yes, the u.s. talking about milk and produce. with that information only coming out and the last two minutes, he would not expect me to have immediate japanese reaction to this. this is the concern for the japanese government, both with their own people and with people in other countries. they have of very fine line they
following the earthquake that struck japan 10 days ago. naoto kan ordered the governors of fukushima to hold shipments of a range of agricultural goods after they showed higher than normal levels of radiation. the chief secretary to the japanese cabinet told a news conference that nations importing food from japan must take a logical stance when considering restrictions of products from near the damaged nuclear plant. we will go live to tokyo. chris, we understand that within the last half hour...
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japan came to a halt today. to remember the thousands killed. and the thousands more still missing. >> just jump and cover underneath it and stay there. >> and they were teaching him when the earthquake hit. now the friends are leaving. they took a direct hit, but he does not want to leave. >> i have known for 2.5 years. my students, you learn about these people and you care about them. you feel like you're abandoning them by getting out. >> alex is not the only one that appears reluctant to leave japan. they turned out tonight for the flight organized. 150 miles north of the plant, these new heroes of the hour. >> we expect a lot of difficulties with the mission. it is a dangerous assignment. the reputation of japan rests on your hands. >> these firemen have volunteered for the biggest and most dangerous mission of their lives. the crisis at the plant has now been upgraded to a level 5 emergency. the spraying operation is perhaps the last chance to head off a major radiation leak. on tv tonight, japan's prime minister was sounding increasingly
japan came to a halt today. to remember the thousands killed. and the thousands more still missing. >> just jump and cover underneath it and stay there. >> and they were teaching him when the earthquake hit. now the friends are leaving. they took a direct hit, but he does not want to leave. >> i have known for 2.5 years. my students, you learn about these people and you care about them. you feel like you're abandoning them by getting out. >> alex is not the only one that...
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of japan. just getting around the coastal region is a very difficult job. we are in the northeast. this is one place that was pretty much smashed to pieces. >> this is the center. you can see the cleanup operations are already well under way. the bulldozers are in. we have seen people all over town trying to clean up their homes, businesses, shops as best they can. there is a lot of mud in these places. the sea is in that direction. the water came up the high street smashing into these shops and businesses. you can see the debris. they are trying to make an impact on this. this is such a huge task. this is a thriving town. it was the center of japan's fishing industry. all of that now lies in ruins. what happens to this community of the future is very much an open question. at the moment, people are trying to clear as much as they can of all this debris. at the same time, they are trying to find out what happened to missing loved ones. there is a main information center here so people here can
of japan. just getting around the coastal region is a very difficult job. we are in the northeast. this is one place that was pretty much smashed to pieces. >> this is the center. you can see the cleanup operations are already well under way. the bulldozers are in. we have seen people all over town trying to clean up their homes, businesses, shops as best they can. there is a lot of mud in these places. the sea is in that direction. the water came up the high street smashing into these...